ORR’s Equality Objectives

To embed the Equality Act within the regulatory work of ORR

- Review ORR’s practice and compliance in policy formation and decision making, address any areas of shortfall and promote examples of good practice.
- Work with duty-holders and RSSB to ensure that incident and risk-monitoring tools reflect where safety incidents (including assaults) include individuals with protected characteristics.
- Work with stakeholders to establish a consistent reporting procedure for passenger and workforce complaints relating to discrimination and harassment, showing protected characteristics and prohibited conduct.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with DPPPs through station and passenger train licences.

ORR to embed the Equality Act 2010, as an employer and as a place to work.

- ORR will tackle discrimination and harassment, supporting a culture where differences are embraced, and leading to a reduction in staff reporting personal experience of discrimination and harassment.
- Improve staff declaration-rates for protected characteristics, increasing workforce data to help identify and address any barriers to equality.
- Monitor ORR's performance management system to ensure that it promotes equality of opportunity.